It is official that the highly anticipated third season of Alice in Borderland is on the way. Netflix confirmed the renewal of the fantasy series in 2023 but hasn’t announced the release date yet.
The Japanese offering is one of the latest works to be inspired by Lewis Carrol’s legendary 1865 novel. There have been various other recent titles that have used these themes to good effect as well.
Wonderland Themes Continue in Mainstream
It’s amazing to think that a book that was made more than 150 years ago can still have an effect on popular culture, but themes from Carroll’s works are still going strong in today’s entertainment market. One of the best examples of this is Adventures Beyond Wonderland, a live casino spinning wheel offering. The title features various prizes and special segments, and players bet on each spin.
There have been various other adaptations and works that took inspiration from the iconic fantasy book in diverse areas of entertainment over the years. For instance, Jefferson Airplane’s White Rabbit drew heavily on the surreal elements of the story and became an anthem of the 1960s counterculture. There was also the white rabbit analogy in The Matrix, with Neo following it on his path to escaping the computerised simulation that he was trapped in.
Renewed for a Third Season
Alice in Borderland takes a lot of inspiration from Carrol’s imagination, but also brings many of its own ideas to the table. The offering written by Yoshiki Watabe, Yasuko Kuramitsu, and Shinsuke Sato is clearly influenced by other works, especially those in the survival genre such as Battle Royale and Cube.
When the first season was released on Netflix in 2020, it quickly amassed a cult following. It was also praised by critics, who noted how it used Carrol’s ideas as a framework but then went off in plenty of its own unique directions. Season two was released in 2022 and garnered similar praise, leading to the announcement of season three in 2023.
According to the latest reports, the upcoming season of Alice in Borderland has finished production. That means that it could potentially stay in line with its usual release schedule of every two years and drop in 2024. However, there’s also a chance that it ends up on the platform in 2025.
Series Up There With Top Foreign-Language Offerings
Netflix has emerged as the number one streaming platform for foreign-language television series, with some incredible hits over the last few years. Alice in Borderland is one of many hugely popular shows, with the likes of Money Heist and Squid Game up there with it.
Indeed, the success of these offerings was unprecedented, which is why Netflix is encouraged to make more seasons. With dubbing and subtitles available, they help Netflix garner appeal in markets around the world.
The good news is that Alice in Borderland is set to return. The bad news is that nobody knows when that will be yet. There’s a chance that it could be released in 2024, but 2025 is currently looking more likely.
